Nandigram leaves Left divided
Chandigarh, April 17
Historically speaking, this could be the ‘great Bengal intellectual divide’. The Nandigram incident that led to the killing of protesters trying to save their land from acquisition by the West Bengal Government for a special economic zone (SEZ) has left the Left sharply divided.
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School bus kills scooterist
Mohali, April 17
A resident of Phase XI was killed after his scooter was allegedly hit by a school bus at a traffic light point here today.
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Water tanks were removed needlessly
Chandigarh, April 17
Distancing itself from last Saturday’s act of demolishing structures being used to provide drinking water, the district administration today told the shopkeepers of Sector 37 to re- establish the structures.
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Closure of schools
Allot sites or let these function: Jain
Chandigarh, April 17
Former MP and member of the BJP executive Satya Pal Jain has urged the central government to review its decision regarding closure of schools running from residential areas.
Chandigarh, April 17
Members of Chandigarh Transport Undertaking (CTU) Union today blocked eight buses of private operator Ambala Bus Syndicate (ABS) alleging that they were not following the set time tables and were flouting rules.
Members of the CTU union block buses of Ambala Bus Syndicate at the Sector 17 ISBT in Chandigarh on Tuesday.
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Visitors from abroad view the sculpture of standing Vishnu during their visit to the Museum and Art Gallery, Sector 10, Chandigarh.
— Tribune photo by Vinay Malik |
State Transport Authority’s special drive
32 buses, 388 auto-rickshaws challaned
Chandigarh, April 17
The Chandigarh Administration today continued its drive against illegal bus operators and autos violating rules here today.
Conversion rate for Dhanas dairies
Chandigarh, April 17
Residents of Dhanas village can now get the area earmarked as dairy converted into residential use on a conversion fee of Rs 1,600 per sq yard.
Audit exam results
Chandigarh, April 17
The results of the Section Officer (audit) examination 2006, conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC), has been declared.
Power board corners ‘kundi’ users
Power line losses down by 12 pc
Panchkula, April 17
It is being touted as a "historic" achievement by the Haryana Electricity Board. Panchkula is the model city they want to replicate all over Haryana for they have successfully brought down line losses in the city.
Boxes containing electric meters outside the Indira Colony in Sector 16, Panchkula.
— A Tribune photograph
Traders call on DC
Chandigarh, April 17
The Chandigarh Beopar Mandal has demanded changes in building bylaws, including commercial use of the upper floors of
the showrooms for general trade.
Auto driver gets cop transferred
Chandigarh, April 17
The perseverance of an autorickshaw driver against a traffic police head constable (HC), who harassed him for money, has finally paid off. Acting on a complaint of the driver, the Chandigarh Police transferred the erring cop to the security wing of the police.
Admn misleading public, say farmers
Chandigarh, April 17
The Mani Majra Farmers Welfare and Environment Protection Association today accused officials of the Chandigarh administration of doublespeaking on the issue of land acquisition for IT park in Kishangarh village.
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Traffic hazard
Vegetable and fruit vendors cause traffic hazard on the dividing road of Sectors 17 and 8 in Panchkula.
— Tribune photo by Malkiat Singh |
The master blender at work
Chandigarh, April 17
The perfectly blended whisky is not just a mere concoction of spirits, but a time-consuming art that unfortunately seems to go down in a quick sip!
Recounting of votes ordered
Mohali, April 17
The deputy commissioner today ordered the recounting of votes for a ward where the municipal elections were held last year. Former president of the Municipal Council Kulwant Singh had contested the elections from this ward.
Kinger seeks security
Panchkula, April 17
President of the Punjabi Sabha Hemant Kinger today met deputy commissioner Neerja Shekhar and sought her intervention in the registration of a case against the contractors who had beaten him up yesterday.
Female foeticide
Minister for launching crusade
Panchkula, April 17
Haryana health minister Kartar Devi has called upon people to launch a crusade against female foeticide, which is not only posing a threat to the social fabric of society but is also responsible for a low sex-ratio. The minister was addressing a function at the physical fitness competition organised by the health department here to mark World Health Day today.
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Chandigarh, April 17
